Sixth Sunday after Pentecost – July 4, 2010 8:30AM

Asbury United Methodist Church
Asbury where the living Spirit awakens us to embrace, serve, and transform our world.
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost – July 4, 2010 – Liturgical Color: Red

GOD’S PEOPLE ASSEMBLE

Prelude “God of our Fathers” - arr. C. DCamp DCamp Family Band
Greetings, Introductions, Announcements
Silent Preparation for Worship
(A time to begin your silence and preparation for worship)

* Introit “God Bless America“ – arr. G. Lyne Asbury Men’s Quartet
*Call to Worship (from Galatians 5:13-14, 24-25)
Dear friends, we have been called to live in freedom – not freedom to satisfy our sinful nature, but freedom to serve one another in love.
For the whole law can be summed up in this one commandment: Love your neighbor as yourself.
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to His cross and crucified them there.
If we are living now by the Holy Spirit, let us follow the Holy Spirit's leading in every part of our lives!

*Hymn “How Great Thou Art” #77
*Unison Prayer
Almighty God, You rule all the peoples of the earth. Inspire the minds of all women and men to whom You have committed the responsibility of government and leadership in the nations of the world. Give to them the vision of truth and justice, that by their counsel, all nations and peoples may work together. Give to the people of our country zeal for justice and strength of self-control, that we may use our liberty in accordance with Your gracious will. Forgive our shortcomings as a nation; purify our hearts to see and love the truth. We pray all these things through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
*Gloria “Glory Be to the Father” #70

A TIME OF SHARING AND PRAYING

Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Prayer Hymn “Trust and Obey”, vs 2 #467
Silent Prayer - Pastoral Prayer - Lord’s Prayer

READING AND PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD

First Scripture Matthew 6:25-33
Children’s Moment “Jesus Loves Me,” vs 1 #191
As children come and go, all sing. Afterward children ages 4 through
2nd grade are invited to Story Hour in the children’s library across the hall.
Anthem “Battle Hymn of the Republic”- arr. Wilhousky Chancel Choir DCamp Family Band
Second Scripture 1 Samuel 1:1-3, 9-18, 24-2:2
Response: Thanks be to God!
Sermon “Hannah's Gift – For the Love of God”

RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD

The Gathering and Presenting of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory ~ “America the Beautiful” –arr. C. Dragon Chancel Choir DCamp Family Band
Please sign and pass pew pads as the offering is collected.
*Doxology “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” #95, alt. rhythm
*Prayer of Dedication
Lord, we know You own all things, and that we are Your stewards. We joyfully return to You what is already Yours, for You love a cheerful giver. Receive these tithes and offerings brought before You this morning. Guide their use for Your Kingdom purposes. Accept also our gift of our whole selves as a living sacrifice, set aside to serve You in gratitude for all You have given for us, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

*Hymn “Only Trust Him” vs 1,2,3 #337
Spoken Benediction
*Congregational “Amen” “Only Trust Him” vs 4 #337
Postlude ~ “God Bless America” – arr. Leidzen DCamp Family Band